A MELBOURNE couple are escaping the rat race and making the sea-change after purchasing a property in Torquay. A MELBOURNE couple are escaping the rat race and making the sea-change after purchasing a property in Torquay.The couple plan to retire to the coast as family already live in the area.They secured 18 Swallowtail Drive, Torquay for $860,000. RT Edgar, Barwon Heads agent Andy Ingham said the couple had kids and grandkids in Torquay so were following them down the coast.“They were looking for a slightly smaller three-bedroom house but came back for a second look and it had everything they needed so they will move in early next year,” Mr Ingham said. Read more here https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/melbourne-vic/melbourne-couple-buy-torquay-house-and-follow-kids-to-the-coast/news-story/015c4fcfdbe71a365b3eecf58dc859fc